Basic Supports

We help people.

Because 90,000 households in Rhode Island are struggling to meet basic needs, we help families with the essentials.

We believe not only in helping people through an immediate crisis, but also in funding programs that help people develop the tools they need to provide for themselves and their families. And we provide one place for everyone to call when they need help.

Ambassadors: the people who make the difference. Summer gently fades into Autumn; the evenings turn colder, the days become shorter, and United Way of Rhode Island’s Ambassadors visit companies throughout the Ocean State to assist with their charitable giving. Ambassadors speak to groups of gathered staff members about the importance of giving, while also reminding […]